It was more of the same over the past week. Meteor rates are still low. With no showers, major or … More
Author: Carl Hergenrother
I am a professional astronomer specializing in the study of comets, asteroids and meteors. This blog will focus on my professional and amateur work in this field.
The Latest on Comet McNaught
Comet 2009 R1 (McNaught) is the center of attention in the early dawn sky. The 5th magnitude comet is brightening … More
Evening Pairing Tonight – Moon and Venus
Tonight the Moon and Venus will make a spectacular pair low in the western sky just after sunset. It will … More
A Better View of the Hayabusa Re-entry
The video below is from a Japanese NHK TV crew. IMHO it is better than the video NASA released. Enjoy!
Hayabusa Is Back!
The sample return capsule of the Hayabusa spacecraft has successfully returned to Earth. The video below was taken by a … More
Hayabusa Returns to Earth
At 1400 hours UT on Sunday June 13 a brilliant fireball will appear over Australia. Unlike most fireballs this one … More
Venus in line with bright stars Castor and Pollux
Turn your gaze to the west just after the sky gets dark in the evening. The brilliant star low on … More
May 30/31 to June 8/9 Meteors
June really is the pits for watching meteors. Not only are rates low but there are no obviously active showers. … More
Update on Comet 2009 R1 (McNaught)
Comet 2009 R1 (McNaught) is by far the brightest comet in the sky right now. There is a good chance … More
Meteor Activity Outlook for June 5-11, 2010
The Meteor Activity Outlook is a weekly summary of expected meteor activity written by Robert Lunsford, Operations Manager of the … More
The Transient Sky - Comets, Asteroids, Meteors 